Program Specialist - Special Projects job in Tacoma

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Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) is a high performing leader in affordable housing. THA provides high quality, stable and sustainable housing and supportive services to people in need. It does this in ways that help them become self-sufficient, that strengthen communities and that use its public and private resources efficiently and effectively.

THA is offering an extraordinary opportunity for a talented and motivated Program Specialist – Special Projects for our Real Estate Development Department. The Program Specialist – Special Projects supports Tacoma Housing Authority’s strategic and operational objectives in the following way:

• Organizes, implements, and monitors services and/or programs.• Developing and/or implementing specific programs or events, as assigned.• Implement and structure support efforts based on specific program needs.• Gathers and analyzes information regarding individual, community, and/or supportive service needs through surveys, interviews and/or focus groups and develops goals and plans of action for program delivery.• Assist in the preparation of program proposals, budgets, reports, and grant applications for federal and local funding for their assigned department.

The candidate should have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Social Work, Liberal Arts, related field or equivalent experience;• Three or more years of experience in social services delivery;• Real Estate Development only - 2-5 years’ experience in public or private organization in planning, design or construction activity related to rehabilitation and development, including residential, multifamily housing and commercial buildings.• Real Estate Development only - Experience identifying, researching, and assisting with grant preparation/community development/business outreach desired.

Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess a combination of relevant education and experience that would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

If you have these qualifications, please apply right away!

THA has excellent benefits. Applications for employment must be submitted through our online application system at: